Chevrolet Corvette Stingray
1963–1976 (Sting Ray / Stingray), 2014–present
The Stingray name is the Corvette's signature nameplate. It debuted as two words ('Sting Ray') on the 1963–1967 C2, continued as one word ('Stingray') on the C3 through 1976, then was revived for the 2014 C7 base car and carried onto the 2020 mid-engine C8.
1963–1976 (Sting Ray / Stingray), 2014–present
Overview
The Stingray name is the Corvette's signature nameplate. It debuted as two words ('Sting Ray') on the 1963–1967 C2, continued as one word ('Stingray') on the C3 through 1976, then was revived for the 2014 C7 base car and carried onto the 2020 mid-engine C8.
Collectibility
The 1963 split-window Sting Ray is among the most valuable Corvettes; values are qualitative here by design.
Every production run
Years & eras
| Years | Engine | HP | Production | Notable |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1963–1967 | — | — | — |
|
| 1969–1976 | — | — | — | — |
| 2014–present | — | — | — | — |
1963–1967
The original Sting Ray (C2): the first Corvette coupe, independent rear suspension, and the one-year-only 1963 split-window coupe.
1969–1976
The C3 wore 'Stingray' (one word) as a model designation through 1976 on the Coke-bottle shark body.
2014–present
The name was revived for the C7 base car (2014) and carried onto the mid-engine C8 (2020), where 'Stingray' is the core model.
Worth knowing
Notable
- Spelled 'Sting Ray' (two words) on the C2, 'Stingray' (one word) from 1969.
- The defining Corvette nameplate across multiple generations.
Model years featuring the Stingray